Care Coordinator - Peds MSW - Strategic Insurance Devt - Full Time

Job Description

Guthrie Entity

Guthrie Medical Group - Sayre

Shift

Day

40 hours a week

Pay Grade

GCL C10

FLSA Status

Exempt

Main Function

Pediatric Care Coordinator will serve as a practice support in the Patient Centered Medical Home development and process. The position is an integral part of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team. The main focus of the Pediatric Care Coordinator is to ensure the patient is receiving the most appropriate care to meet both their physical and psychosocial needs. They provider services to support families with children and service providers working with such families to assure families are aware of child development programs that meet their needs. The Pediatric Care Coordinator works alongside families to build relationships and improve health outcomes for children and families. The Pediatric Care Coordinator will work in a dyad relationship with the Pediatric Nurse Care Coordinator to assist in coordinating the medical management of patients, using an outcomes-based approach. In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the Pediatric Care Coordinator identifies at risk patients, develops a plan of care, and coordinates care with the patient’s and family’s/caregiver’s involvement. Will work with physicians and other patient care providers as he/she supports the PCMH initiative in meeting quality process and performance objectives through data collection, data analysis and process outcome evaluation.

Education

Master of Social Work required

Experience

Two years of post-graduate experience as a social worker in a similar type of health care setting preferred.